I'd agree with comments above...
Pretty happy with the squad.
Not sure why Roux doesn't get a look in and we have Ingham?
Smith is a good wise head in the camp.
I wouldn't have had Mata. McCowatt is a forward to me, so not sure why we needed another forward option (who will hardly play). Rather Rufer was in the squad in case Bell or Lewis get injured.
Pretty happy with the squad.
Not sure why Roux doesn't get a look in and we have Ingham?
Smith is a good wise head in the camp.
I wouldn't have had Mata. McCowatt is a forward to me, so not sure why we needed another forward option (who will hardly play). Rather Rufer was in the squad in case Bell or Lewis get injured.
Think Mata is the most like for like Wood backup. Aerial threat & hold up play. Mata actually looked good I thought in his 30 mins against Ireland, though like with Shrewsbury he couldn't finish the chances he got.
Wouldn't surprise if Nuno has dictated limited mins for the Woodsman in the UAE. He's going to be crucial to Forest's survival hopes (starting with a huge game against Luton this weekend), and is coming back from a hammy injury. He won't be playing 180 mins in 4 days in the UAE.
Be interesting to know if Tuiloma was bypassed by Bazeley or was unavailable. He's got a new coach at Charlotte, he'll be desperate to impress, and the MLS doesn't stop for the window. He may now get an opportunity as Charlotte's LB Jare Uronen, is a Finnish International (lots of Finns in the MLS), and Finland have a big UEFA European Championship Qualifier in Cardiff this window.
Ingham for Roux is likely the big contentious pick. Kirwan another who could be unavailable with Serie C playing through the window, Padova chasing promotion, and Payne seems Baze's preferred RB. Though Chiefy may ask that his 1st choice RB doesn't play 180 up & down mins, in 4 days plus long haul travel. And yes Rufer is unlucky.